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Jiang Huai spoke with an unusual seriousness, causing Old Madam to fall silent instantly. "Are we really going to let such a good opportunity slip away to others?" Jiang Yu still felt unwilling.
With a light sigh, the Chancellor's face showed helplessness. "If not this way, what other options do you think we have?"
Seeing his sister's somewhat dejected expression, he, as an older brother, suddenly felt a pang of compassion and gently said, "From now on, never act impulsively again. Otherwise, events like today will never disappear!"
Jiang Yu slowly nodded but appeared dazed, as if still trapped in her previous state.
"Alright, stop thinking about those chaotic matters. Have you found Night Star and that Demoness yet?"
Jiang Yu slowly shook her head, her expression growing heavier.
The people they sent out had gone in waves, yet these two seemed to have vanished into thin air. They only found some bloodstains a few hundred meters from the incident site, but that was not enough to prove it was them.
"They can't just disappear like that; there must be clues. I still stand by what I said: if they're alive, we must see them; if they're dead, we must see their bodies!"
Jiang Huai's tone was somewhat grave, but it was not without reason. How could two living people just vanish like that?
"Brother, I think we shouldn't be too anxious. After all, I am his mother. If he is truly alive, he will definitely send someone back. All we need to do is search diligently and wait patiently."
Her mind was exceptionally clear at this moment, and her words made perfect sense. Looking at the man beside her, she continued, "But if he doesn't have the fate to survive and really bled to death on the way, then we can only blame his bad luck!"
The mention of a life came easily from her lips as she lightly turned the prayer beads in her hand, a strange smile curling at the corners of her mouth.
At this moment, Old Madam was far from the calmness of someone devoted to Buddhism; instead, she exuded a sinister aura that made people instinctively want to distance themselves.
With a light sigh, Jiang Huai felt somewhat helpless. He knew that no matter what, his sister's obsession with her son would likely not dissipate.
"Since that's the case, you should go and get close to Liu Qiankun's wife. Make sure to become well acquainted. From the looks of the emperor, he seems inclined to promote him. We absolutely cannot fight an unprepared battle!"
Although she disliked Night Star, she still understood the importance of the situation and nodded in agreement. She was naturally well-versed in the struggles between women and didn't need anyone else to guide her.
Meanwhile, Night Star, who was being thought of by the two, was comfortably enjoying a hearty meal with Mo Xier on a village path at the foot of the mountain.
Interestingly, that morning, Mo Xier had ventured out to look for more mushrooms. The man's injuries were quite severe, and it seemed he would need to stay in the cave for several days before he could walk safely again.
After walking for quite some time, she had only managed to gather a small handful of mushrooms. Looking at what she had in her hands, she pondered for a moment before deciding to head back.
However, when she turned around and looked at the dense forest behind her, she felt a bit dazed. Yesterday, she had followed the stream and returned along the same path without going too far, so she should have recognized it.
Today, however, her mind was preoccupied with other matters, and she hadn’t paid attention to the route back. Now that she wanted to return, it was proving somewhat difficult.
With no other choice, she could only grit her teeth and move forward along the path as she remembered it. After going back and forth several times without seeing the familiar cave entrance, she began to feel anxious.
Suddenly, not far ahead, she heard footsteps that sounded heavy and did not seem like someone skilled in martial arts. However, out of caution, she quickly hid and carefully peered out.
She saw a figure dressed like a hunter appear in her line of sight. He wore coarse clothing that clearly indicated he was not of good quality.
His skin was somewhat dark, but his small eyes sparkled with intelligence. His thick eyebrows added a sense of righteousness to his appearance.
The man cautiously observed his surroundings, his bowstring always taut with an arrow nocked, as if he were constantly searching for prey. His footsteps were light, yet lacked any discernible pattern, giving the impression that he was unskilled in combat.
"It seems like just an ordinary hunter," Mo Xier thought to herself as she carefully watched him from the side. Perhaps she could seek his help?
As this thought took shape in her mind, it quickly magnified. In the depths of the forest, encountering a living person was a rare opportunity that she couldn't afford to miss.
After a moment of contemplation, Mo Xier made up her mind and slowly stepped out from the bushes, calling out loudly to his back, "Big Brother!"
The man turned at the sound, and upon seeing her face, he forgot to lower his bow and arrow, staring at her in a daze.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a beam of light on Mo Xier's face. Her fair complexion appeared somewhat haggard from days of travel, yet it did not diminish her beauty.
A few strands of unkempt hair fell casually around her face; though it looked somewhat disheveled, it gave her an ethereal charm.
Unaware of the man's stunned expression, she took a few steps closer, her eyes filled with pleading. "Big Brother, I've gotten lost here. Can you help me?"
Her pitiful demeanor was impossible to refuse. The man across from her seemed entranced, unable to snap out of it.
Seeing him remain motionless filled Mo Xier's heart with anxiety. She stepped forward again and waved her hand in front of him. "Big Brother? Are you okay? Why aren't you speaking?"
Snapped back to reality, the man jumped back several steps like a startled rabbit, maintaining a safe distance while raising his bow and arrow toward her.
He stammered slightly as he spoke, "You... what are you? How did you suddenly appear here?"
Seeing his reaction, she immediately raised both hands in a gesture of surrender and explained loudly, "I'm a human! My companions and I encountered bandits on the road and got lost in the forest while fleeing in panic. I finally spotted you—please help me!"
The man's face clearly showed suspicion, and he had no intention of lowering the bow and arrow he was holding. "My mother said that most of the beautiful women in the forest are transformed from fairies, and you look so good! You must definitely be a fairy!"
His words instantly amused Mo Xier, her crescent-shaped eyes sparkling with laughter. Under the sunlight, her smile became even more radiant, dazzling enough to make it hard for anyone to look away.
"Did your mother ever tell you to help others? Big brother, I really am lost. Please help me out, okay?"
Her tone unconsciously rose slightly, and her accent carried a hint of a northeastern dialect. She couldn't help it; she was genuinely amused by the man's "my mother said" remark, which reminded her of Zhao Benshan's skits from modern times.
"My mother certainly said that, but she also said that fairies must never be helped!" His words were resolute, and he even began to aim his bow and arrow at her.
At this moment, she realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly took a few steps back, soothingly saying, "Big brother, I really am a human! Don't get it wrong. I admit I might be a bit good-looking, but that doesn't mean I'm a fairy!"
Her words seemed to touch the man; he lowered his bow slightly and tilted his head to scrutinize her for a while before slowly asking, "Then what evidence do you have to prove you're human?"
Mo Xier was momentarily speechless. She hadn't expected that after crossing over to this world and needing to prove she wasn't a Demoness in the general's residence, she now had to prove she wasn't a fairy!
Slowly approaching him, she inched closer while saying, "I really am human. If you don't believe me, touch me. I have warmth; fairies are cold-blooded creatures. How could they have warmth?"
Even so, the man still hesitated to step forward, but the bow and arrow in his hands gradually lowered—an undeniable sign of his belief in her.
"Big brother, really! Just feel for yourself! I'm warm!" The moment he relaxed, she quickly stepped forward and took his hand, placing it against her face.
All that could be heard was a series of startled exclamations. If she hadn't been holding his hand down, he might have already run away by now.
"Did you feel it? It's really warm! I'm not lying to you!" She continued to press his hand against her face while explaining.
After a while, the man finally calmed down, staring in disbelief at his hands placed on the woman's face.
That expression was quite amusing to her. Holding back her laughter, she kept asking, "Right? I'm hot, I'm a person! I really am a person!"
The man, who had almost retracted his hands in struggle, now had his originally dark skin flushed bright red like a monkey's backside. "I... I know you're a person now, no need to emphasize it."
"Can you take me away from here? I have a companion not far away in a cave; he’s injured."
He was a straightforward person, somewhat unaccustomed to the outside world due to spending so much time hunting in the forest. Upon hearing that she needed help, he nodded without hesitation.
"You take me there; my village is just ahead, not far from here. We'll be there soon."
Mo Xier's face showed some embarrassment as she softly said, "Thank you for being willing to help me, but I... I forgot where the cave is. I was too focused on picking mushrooms and couldn't recognize the way back."
The man looked surprised but did not show any signs of difficulty. He slapped his chest with his large palm, as if to say it was all on him.
"No problem. I've been to all the caves in this mountain. As a girl, you naturally can't walk too far. I'll take you and we can search a few more; it won't waste much time!"
His generous nature made her feel somewhat flattered. She quickly expressed her gratitude, saying, "Big brother, thank you so much! If I hadn't met you in this mountain, I wouldn't know what to do!"
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